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FP55 SZG

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,060 mi
Last recorded73,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 SZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,060 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 73,060 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,493 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,493 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,160 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 62,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 58,708 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 58,708 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 54,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,951 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,024 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 50,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 41,401 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 41,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,555 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,319 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 28,319 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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FP55 SZG is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP55 SZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP55 SZG registered?

FP55 SZG is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is FP55 SZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 SZG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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